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remunerate

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

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Definition of remunerate

verb

[with object]

pay (someone) for services rendered or work done:they should be remunerated fairly for their work

Origin:

early 16th century: from Latin remunerat- 'rewarded, recompensed', from the verb remunerari, from re- (expressing intensive force) + munus, muner- 'gift'